About

Hi!
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) as well as a licensed chemical dependency counselor (LCDC) with over 30 years in the mental health field. My therapeutic style is based in Reality Therapy where the goal is to find out what a person truly wants, and help them get there. I love working with teenagers and young adults who are struggling to navigate the world around them. I also work well with those persons who have found themselves using substances in an unhealthy manner.

I believe that everyone has strengths and that often those get hidden by obstacles in our path. Our thought process and what we focus our energy on tends to rule how we feel and behave. When our feelings and our behaviors are not what we want, it often takes someone else with skill and empathy to explore and process what is really going on. That requires a safe environment where a person feels heard but also challenged to see things from different perspectives. I utilize compassion, humor and straight forward conversation to come alongside my clients to help them find the answers within themselves in order to live their best lives.

The road to positive mental health starts with one step. I would love to partner with you on your journey and look forward to working with you.